Abu Garcia Black Max specifications

* All Black Max Reels specifications from the official Abu Garcia catalog. Abu Garcia reserves the right to make changes without obligation.

Fishermen's opinions about Abu Garcia Black Max

Abu Garcia Black Max

Great rod for the price

2013-03-03T11:21:35

3/3/2013 11:21:35 AM
5 out of 5 stars

I bought the reel not expecting much because of some of the negative reviews. I started by casting a heavier lure. Then i worked my way down to a weightless fluke. casted just fine. drag system worked smoothly on a 19 inch smallmouth. The price is great. I don't see anything negative about this reel.

Reviewed by: Gothook (United States, Wisconsin)

Abu Garcia Black Max

2013-03-02T14:38:34

3/2/2013 2:38:34 PM
5 out of 5 stars

This is my third bait caster and let me tell you, i am in love with this product. Paired it with a cherrywood Berkeley 7' pole and it has performed amazingly. I am going out this weekend to pickup 3 more!

Reviewed by: fishmaster (NY)

Abu Garcia Black Max

For the money great real

2013-01-22T11:23:11

1/22/2013 11:23:11 AM
4 out of 5 stars

This reel is getting used for large Steelhead trout ranging from 2-10+ lbs. I have used it for 3 years and caught some hogs the drag and feel are just fine. I have not lost a single fish to drag issues as stated by another rater, in fact I find the drag to be very adjustable and repeatable. I bought this reel after spending most of my money on a St. Croix rod, I bought this reel thinking if it can get me through the first year I would be happy and buy a different one. I have enjoyed it enough after three years I am planning to continue to use it for the foreseeable future. When it was purchased I was worried about drag, smooth feel, ability to handle big fish and how far it would cast. I am not wondering anymore and am happy with all but the feel. While it is ok I give this a 4 star rating because of feel ONLY! Functionality is awesome, the feel on the retrieval is not the smoothest. BUT for the price a GREAT value.

Reviewed by: Carl (Woodland, WA)

Abu Garcia Black Max

Salmon to trout

2012-12-24T11:22:15

12/24/2012 11:22:15 AM
5 out of 5 stars

Reel works great. Have caught fish as big as an 18 lb king salmon down to a little 12" rainbow. Drag worked great fighting two big salmon on the river where I could not go down stream to bring them in. Fought the 18lber fro 45 minutes with no problems at all.

Reviewed by: bigbosco (United States, California)

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